Method for detecting falls and a fall detection system
US9773397B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 8, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 26, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 8, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2562/0257
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
There is provided a fall detection system comprising a user device configured to be worn or carried by a user, the user device comprising a proximity sensor for measuring the proximity of the user device to the ground or a floor; and a movement sensor for measuring the movements of the user; the fall detection system further comprising a processing unit configured to process the measurements from the movement sensor to detect a potential fall; activate the proximity sensor if a potential fall is detected; and process the measurements from the proximity sensor to determine if the user has fallen.
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